Apply Now - High School Specialty Programs Applications Now Available
Prince George's County Public Schools is pleased to offer a variety of specialty programs for students that offer a Pathway to Possibilities! The application window dates are below.
September 23, 2026 - November 20, 2026
Visual and Performing Arts (High School Program) and Creative and Performing Arts (Middle School Program)
September 23, 2026 - December 11, 2026
A PGCPS student identification number is required to apply for a Specialty Program.
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| 3D Scholars |
September 23, 2026 - December 11, 2026 |
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PGCPS 8th Graders do not need to complete an application. They are automatically considered. Application for PGCPS 9th Graders and Non-PGCPS 8th and 9th Graders: August 10, 2026 - October 9, 2026. Application Window for the 2027-2028 School Year for Non-PGCPS 8th Grade Students and Current 9th Grade PGCPS Students August 10, 2026 - October 9, 2026
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PGCPS 8th Grade Students September 23, 2026 - December 11, 2026 Application Window for the 2027-2028 School Year for Non-PGCPS and PGCPS 8th Grade Students August 10, 2026 - October 9, 2026
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| Career and Technical Education (CTE) |
September 23, 2026 - December 11, 2026 |
| International Baccalaureate Program (IB) |
September 23, 2026 - December 11, 2026 |
| Online Program |
September 23, 2026 - December 11, 2026 |
| P-TECH |
September 23, 2026 - December 11, 2026 |
| PTECH-IT |
September 23, 2026 - December 11, 2026 |
| Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) High School Program |
September 23, 2026 - November 20, 2026 |
| Lottery Charter Schools |
November 2, 2026 - February 5, 2027 |
PGC = Prince George’s County
PGCPS =Prince George’s County Public Schools
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High School Specialty Program Name & Website |
Location(s) |
Students considered |
Grades Accepted into Program |
Application Required |
Essay Required |
Application |
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PGCPS Students |
PGC residents |
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Charles H. Flowers HS |
PGCPS students and Residents of PGC |
Rising 9th grade students |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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DuVal HS |
PGCPS students and Residents of PGC. All current 8th grade PGCPS students are considered. There is no application. |
Rising 9th & 10th grade students |
No |
Yes (Homeschool & Private school students) |
No |
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Academy of Health Sciences @ PGCC (AHS)
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Prince George’s Community College |
PGCPS students and Residents of PGC |
Rising 9th grade students |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Application for Non-PGCPS 8th Grade Students Solicitud para estudiantes no pertenecientes a PGCPS de 8.º grado Demande d'admission pour les élèves de 8e année qui ne sont pas de PGCPS
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Career and Technical Education (CTE)* *All CTE programs are listed below. |
Various Locations |
PGCPS Students |
Rising 9th-11th grade students |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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Construction and Development
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Business Management & Finance
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Consumer Services, Hospitality and Tourism
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Manufacturing, Engineering, and Technology
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Environmental, Agricultural, and Natural Resources
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Arts, Media and Communication
Transportation Technologies
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Information Technology
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Health and Biosciences
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Human Resources Services - Education
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Human Resources Services - Safety and Security
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Human Resources Services - Safety and Security (cont.)
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Evening High School Program
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Adolescent Single Parent Program
Career Research and Development
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Apprenticeship Maryland Program |
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Central High School (Rising French Immersion 12th graders) |
Current Immersion 8th grade students |
PGCPS 9th-11th grade student who applies and tests on grade level proficiency in English and the Immersion Language |
Yes & Proficiency testing (9th Grade Immersion Continuity Students Exempt) |
Yes & Proficiency testing (9th Grade Immersion Continuity Students Exempt) |
No |
Students who want to test into Immersion that are not currently in Immersion must apply to take the test. Testing application is due March 13th for the following school year. Current PGCPS Immersion 8th graders must follow the continuity process and meet all deadlines. https://bit.ly/LHS-Immersion-SY28 |
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Various High Schools |
PGCPS students and |
Rising 9th and 10th grade students |
Yes (TAG Center Continuity Students exempt) |
Yes |
Yes (TAG Center Continuity Students exempt) |
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| PGCPS Online Campus
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Virtual |
PGCPS students and |
7th - 12th grade |
Yes |
Yes | No | |
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Frederick Douglass High School |
PGCPS students and Residents of Prince George's County |
Rising 9th grade students |
Yes |
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Largo High School |
PGCPS students and |
Rising 9th grade students |
No |
Yes |
No |
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Charles H.Flowers Eleanor Roosevelt Oxon Hill |
PGCPS students and |
Rising 9th & 10th grade students |
No |
Yes (Homeschool & Private school students) |
No |
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Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) HS |
Various Locations |
PGCPS students and Residents of PGC |
HS: 9th - 10th |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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